Almayer’s Folly · Character
Mrs. Vinck
A Dutch colonial wife, briefly mentioned in social contexts.
minor
Also known as a Mrs. Vinck, the proper Mrs. Vinck, the virtuous Mrs. Vinck
First appearance: viii
Mrs. Vinck shows up with force in V. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned as an example of civilization that could not destroy Nina's savage mood.
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In V: Mentioned as an example of civilization that could not destroy Nina's savage mood. Later, in Chapter IX: Mrs. Almayer is instructed by Babalatchi to tell Nina about Dain's impending journey and is promised…
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- Other
Character groups
- Colonial and peripheral figures
- Sambir power players
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
In this excerpt, the narrative climax occurs as Dain lies alone by the dying fire, his wide-open eyes and rest…
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See Mrs. Vinck in viii